This rug is what I needed to step from the shower and still have lots of thick softness to walk on instead of cold tile. I put it in the dryer on no heat fluff a few times to reduce the lint before washing it. I haven't washed it yet, but it will probably shed some more when I do. This is likely because it is so thick and plush. Also, because it is reversible I won't have to wash it as often.